cabernet franc

noun, cab·er·net franc often capitalized C&F \ˌka-bər-ˈnā-ˈfräŋk, -ˈfräⁿ\

Definition of CABERNET FRANC

: a dry red wine often used in blends (as with merlot or cabernet sauvignon)

French, literally, pure cabernet

First Known Use: 1952

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